Conversations around mental health in Nigeria is usually fleeting and happens mostly when there's another death by suicide. Despite the importance of our mental health to our well being and productivity in the society the topic still wields stigma. This is why i decided to sound the alarm by sharing how young people are coping with mental illness, caring for their mental health and contributing to mental health awareness. 

With more stories on mental health, it will increase advocacy on access to mental health care in Nigeria. The need for this issue to be on the front burner is quite  personal. Let's sound the alarm!